Royal Edward Arms

The Royal Edward Arms, an 8-storey building in Thunder Bay, Ontario, was originally constructed in 1928 as a hotel and has a rich history, hosting notable guests like Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. After closing in the late 1970s, it was renovated into low-income housing in 1985 and is now a private apartment building. The building showcases Art Deco architecture with Gothic detailing and was designed using innovative construction methods. Plans are underway to potentially restore it to its original hotel function, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers.